Arrowlock 88 incl. Vet Cage and 19 more items

Virginia State University awarded a contract to LZE Cattle & Equipment LLC on August 24, 2026, with a cumulative value of $94,353.99. The contract, identified as PO05449270, calls for the delivery of livestock handling equipment and related components to Alston Hilliard. The equipment specifications indicate this procurement supports cattle management operations and includes specialized handling apparatus such as an Arrowlock 88 with veterinary cage, crash gate and lug post kit, calf restrainer kit, head holder, and associated alley systems and gates.

The contract encompasses a comprehensive livestock handling system comprised of multiple components including Easy Flow Elite Alley units, rolling alley gates, a BudFlow tub with single 90 alley exit, stationary weigh platform, scale plate, and a wireless alley load bar package. Additionally, the procurement includes numerous panels and bow gates in varying dimensions (six-foot through fourteen-foot configurations), a delivery charge, and a small antenna designated for a sheep project under Dr. O'Brien's supervision. All line items are scheduled for delivery to the performance location in Virginia, with the final line item reflecting a discount adjustment to the total contract value.